Velta Marie Hair
Velta Marie Hair Funeral services for Velta Marie Hair will be Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM graveside at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Velta Marie Hair was born October 6, 1930 in Mulberry, Arkansas to E.W. and Neta (Medlock) Bright. She passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Lawton, Oklahoma at the age…
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Tracy Elizabeth McNabb Services are pending for Tracy Elizabeth McNabb. Tracy Elizabeth McNabb was born August 11, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Millard and Mary (Long) Vaught. She passed away, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her home in Wetumka, Oklahoma at the age of 58. Tracy enjoyed fishing and especially spending time with her…
Read MoreTrump, Biden claim Super Tuesday victories
By Ken Childers ONL Editor President Donald Trump and democratic candidate Joe Biden claimed Super Tuesday victories in Oklahoma, as close to 600,000 ballots were cast across the state. On the Republican ticket, there was barely a contest as Trump claimed 93 percent of the votes. On the Democratic side, Joe Biden edged out Bernie…
Read MoreJohnson to receive Leadership Oklahoma Lifetime Achievement Award
Johnson to receive Leadership Oklahoma Lifetime Achievement Award Leadership Oklahoma Honors Four State Leaders OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., January 31, 2020—Leadership Oklahoma will present four awards for leadership at its annual Excellence in Leadership Gala at The Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City on Saturday, April 25, 2020. “Each year, Leadership Oklahoma recognizes the outstanding contributions of…
Read MoreLady Panthers claim district championship
Lady Panthers claim district championship By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter Porter Consolidated played host for the 2020 District 6 playoffs and advanced to the championship round after defeating Hulbert, 53-33 on Friday, February 21st. The Okemah Lady Panthers awaited Porter Consolidated in the finals after a first-round bye. Whatever psychological advantage Porter Consolidated looked…
Read MorePanthers win district championship
Panthers win district championship By Justin Scrmishire ONL Sports Reporter The Panthers earned a first round bye during the District 6 playoffs held in Porter and on Saturday, February 22nd they squared off against Hulbert in the championship game. The Panthers scored first and more often, never trailing at any point throughout the game. Hulbert…
Read MoreAdditional charges filed in Warrington rape case
Additional charges filed in Warrington rape case By Ken Childers ONL Editor Additional charges have been filed against an Okemah man accused of raping an underage girl in the spring of 2018. Edmond Warrington, 70, was originally charged with first or second-degree rape and was scheduled to stand trial on May 13, 2019. That trial was…
Read MoreRunners pound the pavement for historic movie house
Runners pound the pavement for historic movie house By Ken Childers ONL Editor Over 85 runners took to the downtown Streets of Okemah Saturday morning for the 11th Annual Crystal 5K Run, a benefit for the historic Crystal Theatre. The event also included an untimed “fun run.” Cole Beets placed first overall and also claimed…
Read MoreCouncil rebuked for not purchasing police vehicle
Council rebuked for not purchasing police vehicle Citizen accuses some council members of having ‘personal agenda’ against Okemah PD By Ken Childers ONL Editor During the public appearance portion of Monday’s regular meeting of the Okemah City Council meeting, two local citizens took the floor and asked the council to reconsider its decision to not…
Read MoreTina Rachelle Burleigh
Tina Rachelle Burleigh Services for Tina Rachelle Burleigh will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Bro. Randy Standridge officiating. Tina Rachelle Burleigh was born December 10, 1962 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Rick D. Musgrove and Theresa (Fulsom) Pelley. She passed away Wednesday,…
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